Status:
valid
Authors:
L.W.Cayzer, Crisp & I.Telford
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 12: 137 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576075
Common Names
- Bursaria Calcicola
- Calcicola Bursaria
- Calcicola Bur-sage
Description
Bursaria calcicola (also called Calcium-Loving Bursaria, among many other common names) is a shrub of the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Australia and is found in dry woodlands and shrublands. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Bursaria calcicola is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a unique, attractive foliage and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for xeriscaping. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bursaria calcicola has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have two long, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bursaria calcicola is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer. Pruning is not necessary.
Where to Find Bursaria calcicola
Bursaria calcicola can be found in Australia.
Bursaria calcicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bursaria calcicola?
Bursaria calcicola
What is the common name of Bursaria calcicola?
Calcium Bursaria
What is the natural habitat of Bursaria calcicola?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Bursaria genus
Species in the Pittosporaceae family
Auranticarpa edentata,
Auranticarpa ilicifolia,
Auranticarpa melanosperma,
Auranticarpa papyracea,
Auranticarpa resinosa,
Auranticarpa rhombifolia,
Bentleya spinescens,
Billardiera coriacea,
Billardiera cymosa,
Billardiera drummondii,
Billardiera floribunda,
Billardiera fraseri,
Billardiera fusiformis,
Billardiera heterophylla,
Billardiera laxiflora,
Billardiera lehmanniana,
Billardiera longiflora,
Billardiera macrantha,
Billardiera mutabilis,
Billardiera nesophila,
Billardiera ovalis,
Billardiera rubens,
Billardiera scandens,
Billardiera sericophora,
Billardiera speciosa,
Billardiera uniflora,
Billardiera variifolia,
Billardiera venusta,
Billardiera versicolor,
Billardiera viridiflora,
Bursaria calcicola,
Bursaria incana,
Bursaria longisepala,
Bursaria occidentalis,
Bursaria reevesii,
Bursaria spinosa,
Bursaria tenuifolia,
Bursaria cayzerae,
Cheiranthera borealis,
Cheiranthera simplicifolia,
Cheiranthera telfordii,
Cheiranthera alternifolia,
Cheiranthera brevifolia,
Cheiranthera filifolia,
Cheiranthera linearis,
Cheiranthera parviflora,
Cheiranthera preissiana,
Cheiranthera volubilis,
Hymenosporum flavum,
Marianthus coerulea-punctatus,